The Arizona Cardinals announced a series of roster adjustments as they prepare for their Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium.
The team confirmed that tight end Hunter Long has been activated from injured reserve after missing time since Week 4 due to a knee injury, according to “reporting from Yahoo Sports.”
Long fills the final vacancy on the 53-man roster and provides depth at the position, where he is expected to serve primarily as a blocker to aid the run game.
This move expands the team’s tight end contingent to four players, shifting the role of Teagan Quitoriano toward special teams duties.
In addition to the tight end update, the organization elevated wide receiver Zay Jones from the practice squad to the active roster.
The decision to elevate Jones was anticipated, as the team’s coaching staff had previously signaled the move was likely, per “coverage by Cards Wire.”
Jones joins a receiver group that currently includes Simi Fehoko, Devin Duvernay, and rookies Reggie Virgil and Harrison Wallace III.
Team officials suggested Jones could potentially step into a starting role during the upcoming contest against the Los Angeles Rams.
Regarding the status of injured players, the absence of defensive line elevations indicates that Roy Lopez and Darius Robinson are expected to be available for Sunday.
Both players had been listed as questionable throughout the week, with Lopez managing a toe injury and Robinson recovering from a wrist issue sustained during practice.
Similarly, the lack of defensive back additions suggests that cornerback Max Melton and safety Andrew Wingard are prepared to play despite their questionable designations.
The Cardinals are scheduled to release their final inactive lists 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Fans looking for further analysis on these roster moves can find additional coverage through the Rise Up, See Red podcast, which is available on platforms including “Spotify.”